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From original pioneers like Lydia Thompson through household names like Josephine Baker, Gypsy Rose Lee and Dita Von Teese to emerging stars like Sukki Singapora, discover the showgirl movers and shakers who inspire us.

Miss Glory Pearl’s Naked Stand Up

Howard

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Burlesque performer, Miss Glory Pearl, has long been a friend of Burlexe. She has both contributed her story to our theatrical burlesque show and performed her Ethel routine in the first run of Burlexe. Now she’s pushing her own and…

This is How You Burlesque… Loïe Fuller

Serena Doherty

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Loie Fuller is an innovative figure in modern dance techniques with a truly inspirational career. Her influence on burlesque dancing can still be felt today and here’s why. (more…)

This is How You Burlesque… Rose La Rose

Serena Doherty

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Burlesque legends like Rose la Rose were innovative business women, bawdy broads and pushed boundaries. Here’s why this burlesque dancer is one to remember. (more…)

This is How You Burlesque… Venus La Doll

Serena Doherty

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Burlesque dancer, Venus La Doll is a legend of 1950s burlesque dancing and one worth remembering. We could all learn a thing or two from this wonderful woman… (more…)

This is How You Burlesque… Tura Satana

Serena Doherty

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Cult icon, Tura Satana burlesque dancing is just as enchanting as she is. We could all learn a thing or two from this kick-ass burlesque dancer… (more…)

This is How You Burlesque… Immodesty Blaize

Serena Doherty

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Immodesty Blaize is a British burlesque dancer known for her glamorous antics on the stage and the catwalk. We could all learn a thing or two from this wonderful burlesque performer… (more…)

This is How You Burlesque… Lottie The Body Graves

Serena Doherty

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Lottie The Body Graves is an American burlesque legend known for her amazing figure and dancing skills. We could all learn a thing or two from this wonderful burlesque performer… (more…)

Gilded Lili: Lili St. Cyr and the Striptease Mystique

Serena Doherty

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Writer, Kelly DiNardo, released her new book, Gilded Lili: Lili St. Cyr and the Striptease Mystique, this week. We caught up with her to find out about her inspiration, the reaction of the burlesque community and all things Lili St. Cyr. (more…)

This is How You Burlesque… Jadin Wong

Serena Doherty

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Jadin Wong is a burlesque legend also known as a bawdy comedienne and a talent manager specialising in Asian artists. We could all learn a thing or two from this wonderful burlesque dancer… (more…)

Perle Noire Burlesque Interview

Serena Doherty

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We talk to the fabulous burlesque dancer Perle Noire as part of our new series of burlesque interviews. (more…)